Stair Chair Lift

Mobility is a challenge for those who are handicap or are victims of wearing and tearing of weak and fragile bones. The biggest challenge for them is to climb stairs. There are two different ways in which you can provide comfort to these people. One way is to either stay in a house that is not multi-storey so that they are not required to climb stairs while the other way is to fix a Stair Chair Lift. Installing elevators is also an option; however, this is not possible for small residential apartments.

A stair chair, which lifts the people along the stairs, is mounted on the railings of the stairs. A stair chair consists of a seating pan, rest for back and arm as well as foot. It is attached to the rails in such a way that the person can be carried up and down easily along the stairs. This facilitates mobility in and around the house, regardless of the number of stairs or the height of each stair. Stair chair lifts are a great way to provide convenience and self reliance to the handicap as well as elderly people of the family.

Stair chair lift- Types

Wheel Chair Lifts, electric lifts, vertical platform lifts and curved lifts are some of the types of stair lift. The working principle of all the forms of stair lift are same, however, there are some features that differentiate these stair chair lifts from each other. These stair lift system are best for residential purpose and should be used either for single flight of stairs or for double.

Functions and Features of Stair Lifts:

Some of the key features of Stair chair lift are:

· Adjustable Seating pan – Height of the carrier can be adjusted

· Adjustable foot rests – Foot rests can be folded as well

· Regulator for speed – Provides total control on speed

· Seat Belt – For extra safety of the passenger

· Jerk free – No jerks when halted

The chair can be folded when not in use thus giving the whole system a clean look. On the other hand the safety features ensure the safety of the person traveling up and down. These features provide the person a smooth and comfortable ride.

Materials which can be easily molded are used for the railings so that they can take the shape of the railings. Either aluminum or steel is used to build rails which are fitted to the stairs fittings with durable and high-strength metal cleats. The railing that are used for wheelchair stair lifts are provided with extra safety as they are attached to the adjacent wall and fittings of the stair.

Cost of Stair Chairs System:

Thyssenkrup Access is one of the leading brands of elevators, if you are planning to buy a stair chair lift, you can check out the latest range of wheelchair lifts and stair lifts that they offer. Another leading manufacturer of stair lifts in North America’s is the Bruno Stair Lift Company; they are leading providers of Battery stair lifts. You can consider renting a stair chair if you need it for temporary use; in case someone in your family is ill and is unable to climb stairs. The cost of stair lifts for a single flight of lifts is around $3000 - $5000 depending on the Stair lift Manufacturers. However, if your house has a double flight of stairs, you will be required to pay $8000- $10000 depending on the customization that will be done. If you are living in a state which will require an inspection before installing a stair lift, you will have to apply for the permit.

 In some cases, your insurance company may bear the some part of the total cost of installing a stair chair lift. You will have to consult an insurance advisor.